Best antivirus and anti-malware software
Apps that detect and block viruses and malware on your computer.
5 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All antivirus and anti-malware software
- Alternatives to Malwarebytes
Anti-malware suite for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS, with a free cleanup scanner and paid real-time protection.
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Android, iOS - Alternatives to BlockBlock
Free macOS monitor that alerts you when software tries to make itself launch at startup.
Open sourcemacOS - Alternatives to ClamXAV
- Alternatives to KnockKnock
Free Mac scanner that lists everything set to run automatically, to help spot persistent malware.
Open sourcemacOS - Alternatives to Avast Antivirus
Widely used free antivirus for Windows and Mac, with paid tiers adding firewall, VPN and cleanup tools.
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Android, iOS
Our picks by need
Best for most people
MalwarebytesBest for a free option
BlockBlockBest for Mac
ClamXAVBest for Windows
Avast AntivirusBest for iPhone and Android
MalwarebytesCommon questions
What is the best antivirus and anti-malware software?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading antivirus and anti-malware software options right now are Malwarebytes, BlockBlock, ClamXAV, KnockKnock and Avast Antivirus.
Is there free antivirus and anti-malware software?
Yes. Malwarebytes (free plan + paid), BlockBlock (open source), KnockKnock (open source) and Avast Antivirus (free plan + paid) have a free option, out of 4 free or freemium apps we track.
Which antivirus and anti-malware software is open source?
None of the apps in this category is open source.